XMP or "Auto" ram oc help.
XMP or "Auto" ram oc help.
After getting my PC, I ran RAM at 2800Mhz using the XMP 2.0 profile (stock is 2400Mhz).
On that profile, I couldn’t exceed 2800Mhz and got an instant blue screen.
I own a Ballistix Sport LT with 8GB DDR4 2400 MT/s.
I tried switching to "Auto" instead of XMP 2.0.
Now my RAM is at 3000Mhz, but I’m unsure if increasing it further will help.
I want to check if performance improves and if there’s any risk of stuttering or affecting the lifespan.
Is "Auto" different from XMP?
Also, here’s more about my system: i5 7600k @4.9ghz, ASRock Z170 Extreme 4 motherboard.
I don’t spend much time on RAM overclocking. I just purchase the speed I want. I prefer memories that operate within the recommended voltage limits rather than those with higher voltage through the CPU memory controller.
XMP is identifying stored values in the memory. Auto I think is a function of your board that tests various settings until it locates a stable one, otherwise it would revert to the standard memory profile.
I'm interested in understanding the timing it selected. Typically, lower CAS is preferable to higher bandwidth when it comes to gaming.
Voltage levels are also important. I aim to stay below 1.35 usually. I usually operate at 1.15 as I remember.
Eximo:
XMP is identifying stored values in memory. Auto I assume is a board feature that tests various settings until it finds a stable one, otherwise it would fall back to the standard memory profile.
I'm interested in the timing it selected. Usually low CAS is preferable to high bandwidth for gaming.
Voltage is also important. I don't want to go above 1.35 usually. I normally run my setup at 1.15 as I remember.
I'm not sure about CAS, do you have any reference threads? Is there a specific pattern similar to CPU overclocking?
I don’t spend much time on RAM overclocking. I just purchase the speed I want. I prefer memories that operate within the recommended voltage limits rather than risking higher power through the CPU memory controller.